Content by Anna Delaney

ISMG Editors: Why Are Ransomware Victims Still Paying?

Anna Delaney  •  January 5, 2024

In the latest weekly update, four ISMG editors discussed the number of ransomware victims who are paying a ransom to cybercriminals, the need for greater cyber resilience during wartime, and the critical role of human risk management in organizational cybersecurity in the era of remote work.

How NOT to Lead: Critical Errors in Cybersecurity Leadership

Anna Delaney  •  January 3, 2024

Chase Cunningham discusses his new book, "How NOT to Lead: Lessons Every Manager Can Learn from Dumpster Chickens, Mushroom Farmers, and Other Office Offenders,” which details critical errors that can undermine your cybersecurity leadership and jeopardize your reputation and your company's future.

API Security Trends: Collaborative Strategies for Leaders

Anna Delaney  •  January 2, 2024

Forrester analyst Sandy Carielli highlights key API security aspects in Forrester's report titled The Eight Components of API Security," which covers governance, discovery, testing, authentication and protection from API breaches as many organizations are grappling with the maturity of these areas.

Cyber Hygiene, Transformations, AI-Driven Collective Defense

Anna Delaney  •  January 1, 2024

As we bid farewell to 2023, Philip Reitinger, president and CEO of the Global Cyber Alliance, reflected on the state of global cyber hygiene, shedding light on what's working, what needs improvement, and the transformative shifts necessary to achieve a cyber-secure future.

Cybersecurity Trends to Watch in 2024

Anna Delaney , Cal Harrison  •  January 1, 2024

In conjunction with a new report from CyberEd.io, Information Security Media Group asked some of the industry's leading cybersecurity and privacy experts about 10 top trends to watch in 2024. Ransomware, emerging AI technology and nation-state campaigns are among the top threats.

ISMG Editors: Looking Back on 2023

Anna Delaney  •  December 29, 2023

In this weekly update, four editors at Information Security Media Group delve into key 2023 cybersecurity issues, spotlighting efforts by the Biden administration, proposed U.S. healthcare cybersecurity laws, and crucial upcoming dates for the information security community.

How Positive Cyber Messaging Helps Connect With the C-Suite

Anna Delaney  •  December 29, 2023

Cybersecurity is a critical concern for organizations of all sizes these days, and the responsibility for promoting it often falls on the CISO. But there's often a major disconnect between the CISO and the rest of the C-suite. William Beer of Accenture discussed strategies for bridging the gap.

Quantum Risks and Rewards: Forward-Defending Cybersecurity

Anna Delaney  •  December 29, 2023

Quantum computers are in their infancy but rapidly advancing, so firms need to upgrade security protocols now to address threats that quantum technology could one day pose to current cryptographic methods, said Clement Jeanjean, business operations lead in the quantum security group at SandboxAQ.

Moving From Cybersecurity Awareness to a Security Culture

Anna Delaney  •  December 29, 2023

Javvad Malik, lead security awareness advocate at KnowBe4, delves into the transition from cybersecurity awareness to a robust security culture. He underscored the importance of user-centric security, engaging security training and flexible security measures - in addition to MFA.

Building Mental Resilience: A CISO's Journey

Anna Delaney  •  December 27, 2023

Cybersecurity professionals are driven to make the world a safer place. But this often comes at a personal cost, as CISO Don Gibson discovered. At the age of 44, the price of stress and long hours was unexpected heart surgery. “How you adapt to change can really help you going forward," he said.

Forrester's 2024 Predictions for Security, Risk and Privacy

Anna Delaney  •  December 26, 2023

Senior analyst Alla Valente discusses Forrester's "Predictions 2024: Cybersecurity, Risk and Privacy" report, which outlines five predictions to help security, risk and privacy leaders prepare for the coming year. She also discusses the significance of governance and accountability in the use of AI.

Gen AI: Humanlike, With Access to Vast Amounts of Data

Anna Delaney  •  December 25, 2023

Marc Lueck, EMEA CISO at Zscaler, describes generative AI as the bridge between traditional AI and machine learning. He said it offers the ability to engage in humanlike conversations while tapping into vast data repositories and is both a powerful defense mechanism and a potential vulnerability.

ISMG Editors: AI in Focus - Concerns, Priorities for CISOs

Anna Delaney  •  December 22, 2023

In the latest weekly update, two analysts at Forrester - Allie Mellen and Jeff Pollard - join three editors at ISMG to discuss important cybersecurity issues, including CISOs' primary inquiries about AI/ML, how organizations can thwart data poisoning attacks, and practical use cases for AI.

AI in Cybersecurity: It's All About Being Aware

Anna Delaney  •  December 18, 2023

Erhan Temurkan, technology and security director at Fleet Mortgages, shares his insights on the integration of generative AI into the multifaceted world of cybersecurity and the dynamic threat landscape. Organizations must find a balance between security and usability, he said.

Legal Trends to Watch in 2024

Anna Delaney  •  December 15, 2023

Attorney Jonathan Armstrong examines four cybersecurity legal trends that will shape 2024: heightened personal liability for security leaders, the impact of ransomware, legal and ethical concerns about AI, and the influence of shadow IT, especially regarding messaging apps.